About the role
General Summary of Position
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Massachusetts Lowell invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor to start on September 1, 2027. The primary responsibilities will be to teach undergraduate courses in Statistics or related fields, and to coordinate our Undergraduate BS Statistics and BA Actuarial Studies programs. This position is renewable annually, potentially leading to an appointment as Associate Teaching Professor following six consecutive years of outstanding performance evaluations.
UMass Lowell is located about 25 miles northwest of Boston in the high-tech corridor of Massachusetts.
As an Assistant Teaching Professor, the successful candidate’s responsibilities include both teaching and service. Teaching will consist of three classes per semester (9 credits) at the undergraduate level. The primary service responsibility will be to provide leadership for the Statistics and Actuarial Studies programs, including academic advising, curriculum assessment and development, coordination with faculty teaching in the programs, and outreach to industry and community partners.
Information about our degree programs can be found at:
https://www.uml.edu/catalog/undergraduate/sciences/departments/mathematical-sciences/mathematical-sciences-major.aspx
Courses taught by department faculty can be found at:
https://www.uml.edu/Catalog/Undergraduate/Sciences/Departments/Mathematical-Sciences/Course-Listing.aspx
Applicants may apply separately to both our Assistant Teaching Professor and Visiting Lecturer posts if they meet the requirements of each.
Minimum Qualifications (Required)
- Earned doctoral or master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Studies, or a closely related field.
- Evidence of successful teaching at the college or university level, including at least two years of teaching experience for doctoral degree holders or five years for master's degree holders.
- Relevant professional experience in statistics, actuarial science, mathematics, data analytics, or related areas may be considered in lieu of a portion of the teaching experience requirement.
- Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate statistics courses, or evidence of appropriate preparation to do so.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Additional Considerations
- Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
- Experience coordinating academic programs, multi-section courses, student success initiatives, or related educational activities.
- Experience working with diverse student populations, including first-generation college students.
- Experience teaching or using statistical and data-analysis software such as R, Python, SAS, SPSS, or similar tools.
- Candidates with industry credentials such as an Associate or a Fellow of a major actuarial society are particularly encouraged to apply.
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is full-time, benefited and in the Massachusetts Society of Professors/MTA/NEA union position. The formal union contract minimum for this rank is $75,000. However, anticipated salary range of $90,000 - $100,000, based on qualifications.
Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.
Please include the following required documents with your application:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Philosophy, including approaches to teaching statistics and quantitative reasoning, supporting student success, and preparing students for careers and advanced study in statistics, actuarial science, mathematics, or related fields.
- Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process